#FCD5C4 Hex Color

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This muted, peach-adjacent orange offers a gentle lightness that feels airy and approachable. Because of its low saturation, #fcd5c4 works best as a soft background or a supporting tone rather than a bold highlight. It pairs beautifully with charcoal gray text for excellent readability. The hex code for this pastel shade is #fcd5c4, which is a solid choice for designs prioritizing a clean, friendly aesthetic.

Questions about #fcd5c4

What is #fcd5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd5c4 is rgb(252, 213, 196), in HSL hsl(18, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 22%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcd5c4 for design projects?
Because #fcd5c4 is a low-saturation peach, it functions beautifully when balanced against deeper, grounded neutrals. It looks professional and readable when paired with charcoal for text or navy for strong visual accents that prevent the palette from looking washed out.
Is #fcd5c4 readable on white or black?
#fcd5c4 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.